Indian History·Key Changes
Government of India Act 1935 — Key Changes
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Version 1Updated 8 Mar 2026
| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable as a single Act | N/A | The Government of India Act 1935 was a comprehensive constitutional document enacted by the British Parliament, not subject to 'amendments' in the sense of a living constitution like India's post-1950. It was a complete legislative package for the governance of India. | Instead of being amended, the Act was eventually superseded by the Indian Independence Act 1947, which formally ended British rule and provided for the establishment of two independent dominions, India and Pakistan. Until the adoption of their own Constitutions, both dominions were to be governed in accordance with the 1935 Act, with necessary adaptations and modifications. This highlights its temporary nature as a colonial constitutional framework. |